Mr. Vidyasagar Chodavarapu, an optometrist and an educator educator begins by mentioning the large prevalence of glaucoma. Mr. Chodavarapu, immediately begins with explaining the benefits of (AVA), which is a portable battery operated auto-perimeter. We learn about the machine’s advantages. Next we learn about the different testing options and reports available. We understand AVA’s hardware […]
Dr. Anith Pillai, a practicing optometrist, and an anterior segment expert, begins by stating the DEWS II report highlights: loss of homeostasis, Hyperormolarity and Neurosensory abnormalities. We dive into the basics of diagnosing ocular surface conditions, with information on different methods and devices available to practitioners. We learn in short about the clinical definitions of […]
Dr. Austin R. Lifferth, a practicing optometrist and a glaucoma expert, begins by explaining that sometimes clinically, it is more important to look for the minor signs when assessing for glaucoma. He shows us how the glaucoma expert and a trainee are different when evaluating the optic disc. We learn about the scientific evidence that […]
Dr. Daddi Fadel, a contact lens expert, and educator begins by differentiating between issues and complications and how they affect patient contact lens use. We learn about the following issues and complications and how to manage them. Corneal touch Air Bubbles Corneal Staining Corneal Bogging Midday Fogging Conjunctival Prolapse Limbal Congestion Limbal touch Tight-fitting Lens […]
Dr. Bruce Moore, Professor Emeritus in pediatrics at the New England College of Optometry in Boston USA, begins by examining the vision care systems extant in Asia and their current deficits. He discusses the potential role of optometry in eye care and how potentially, ophthalmic patient care in Asia can be elevated by visualizing a […]
Dr. R. Krishna Kumar, a practicing optometrist, and an educator explains the importance of optometrist’s role in caring for workers in the informal sector. We learn about the need for eye care in the unorganized work sector in India. Dr. Krishna Kumar elaborates on the differences in the organized and unorganized sectors of work. We […]
Optom Fakhruddin Barodawala, an optometrist and an educator, explains that there are 53 steps to successful contact lens (CL) wear. Attending regular aftercare visits is the last of these steps. Mr. Barodawala then specifies the purpose of an aftercare visit includes preserving ocular health, maintaining good vision, optimizing comfort, and ensuring satisfactory lens fitting performance. […]
Dr. Frank Eperjesi, a practising optometrist and an educator, begins by explaining the importance of reading clearly. He lists a few symptoms that people who are underachievers at school would be likely to have when reading. We learn the importance of asking for school work and academic performance in children. It would help us identify […]
Dr. Arjun Gokani, an ophthalmologist and a glaucoma expert, begins by stating that optic disc evaluation is one of the three main pillars of glaucoma diagnosis. He starts by explaining with a video on to perform a 90D/78D on a slit-lamp. He then talks about all the elements that need to be considered when evaluating […]
Dr. Glen Steele, a practicing optometrist and a pediatric optometry educator, begins by explaining what is Autism? He states that it’s a development disorder that ranges in severity. We learn about the high prevalence of Autism, currently, 1 out of 54 people are described as having Autism. Autism includes a vast majority of individuals who […]
Mr. Jothi Balaji, a practicing optometrist, and researcher begin with a series of questions that help the audience to understand their level of knowledge in cataract grading. He introduces the need to learn about cataract grading by sharing that it has been the most common cause of preventable blindness globally for the past few decades. […]
Optom. Keyur Savla, an optometrist and a researcher begins by explaining what is research? He states that a scientific question or an area of research is the first step of research. He briefly mentions the need of resources/approval and lastly the proposal to the publication journey. Basic of research Scientific question Resources Literature review Steps […]
Mr Effendy Bin Hashim, a practising optometrist and an expert in public health for eye care begins by helping us understand the blindness and visual impairment classification by the World Health Organization (WHO). He walks us through the Vision Atlas website from the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) by showing us the […]
Dr. Shrikant Bharadwaj, an optometrist, educator and a well renowned researcher begins by explaining the importance of binocular vision for human being and the components help us in day to day life. He elaborates on the anatomical and stimulus requirements for binocular vision. He discusses how interocular difference in image quality can affect binocular vision, […]
Dr. Quresh Maskati, a practising ophthalmologist and an anterior segment specialist begins by explaining the need for keratoprosthesis in today’s world and the need for eye care practitioners to be aware of the latest advances in the field. He immediately dives into the different types of keratoprosthesis available in the market. He elaborates on whether […]
Ms. Jyoti Dave-Singh, a practicing optometrist, an educator and contact lens expert begins by explaining what is a healthy practice. She explains in detail the areas that one needs to cover to build a healthy eye care practice. Optical receptionist Optometrists Dispensing Optician Offering unique services Regular staff meeting and training Continuing skill-development She concludes […]
Dr. Priya Morjaria, a practicing optometrist and a public health expert begins by explaining what is public heatlh. She defines public health for us as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). She elaborates on the definition of epidemiology and explains how these work to improve the health of the society. We discuss what exactly […]
Paula Mukherjee a leading expert in dispensing optometry and an educator, begins by establishing a definition of what is pediatric definition. She uses the general council of Optometry definition: ‘ Dispensing for under 16 years of age‘. We understand the importance of pediatric dispensing and how it differs from adult dispensing. Since, children are not […]
Dr. May Bakkar, an associate professor and a contact lens(CL) expert begins by stating the need for eye care practitioner to study CL complications. She elaborates on the SOAPE format for assessing and managing the CL related complications. She mentions some of the resources available for students and practitioners to learn more about the complications. […]
Dr. Mark Bullimore, an optometrist and a professor begins by stating the astounding increase in prevalence of myopia across the world in the past few decades. He identifies the myopia myth: that increase in screen usage causes myopia and clearly illustrates how this cannot be true. He talks about other risk factors that link to […]
